This blog is about family, including those in my family tree, the primary focus, but also the family of faith, the family of community, and ultimately the family of man. It is a journey of discovery: Who they were, What they did (and Why), and When, Where, and How they lived.

Friday, March 9, 2018

In the news, Sunday, February 18, 2018

Information from some sites may not be reliable, or may not be vetted.Some sources may require subscription.

________

from BBC News (UK)

LEFT-CENTER BIAS

Rent-a-church spire plan to boost mobile phone coverageChurch spires could be used to boost mobile and broadband coverage in rural areas under an agreement between the UK government and the Church of England. The government has committed to achieving good-quality mobile connectivity across the UK by 2022. While the agreement encourages churches to sign up, they will still have to negotiate the usual planning process.

Spokane County property taxes to rise significantly in 2018
Spokane County property tax bills for 2018 will be on average 10 percent higher because of the measure, known as the second state school levy, approved by the state Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee last year. The levy is meant to address the Washington Supreme Court’s McCleary decision, which ordered the state to fully fund public schools. The levy raises the state property tax levy rate to $2.70 per $1,000 of assessed home value – an 81 cent increase over last year’s rate of $1.89.